| 2 | 3 | 4 |
The place of work shall be separate from any activity carried out in the same building. | No | Advisable | Yes |
The air taken in and out of the workplace shall be filtered through the use of high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA) or similar. | No | Yes, for the air outlet | Yes, for air inlet and outlet |
Access will only be allowed to designated personnel | Advisable | Yes | Yes |
The place of work can be sealed to allow disinfection. | No | Advisable | Yes |
Specific disinfection procedures | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The place of work shall be maintained at negative pressure regarding the atmospheric pressure. | No | Advisable | Yes |
Efficient vector control (rodents, insects) | Advisable | Yes | Yes |
Waterproof and easy-to-clean surfaces | Yes, for the working table | Yes, for the work table and the floor | Yes, for the work table, floor, walls and ceiling |
Security storage for biological agents | Yes | Yes | Yes, safe storage |
Observation windows or other devices will be installed so that the occupants can be seen. | Advisable | Advisable | Yes |
Laboratory with its own equipment | No | Advisable | Yes |
Infected material, including animals, shall be handled inside a biosafety cabinet, or in an isolator, or other containment | Where appropriate | Yes, when the infection spreads through the air | Yes |
Incinerator for the destruction of dead animals | Advisable | Yes (available) | Yes, in the same place |